Is your local genealogy society interested in some FREE CASH for a special project? Applications for the WSGS Innovative Grants are being accepted through March 1, 2018.
The grants, up to $100, are designed to support the inventive and creative efforts of WSGS-member societies and organizations. The awards do not have to be repaid — they’re FREE MONEY to support worthy projects. Up to five grants will be awarded in 2018.
Last year’s grant awards were made to:
- Eastside Genealogical Society– to support the scanning and preservation of the society’s historical records for posting on their website.
- Eastern Washington Genealogical Society – the purchase of gravestones for nearly forgotten Civil War veterans in the local historic Evergreen Cemetery.
- Tri-City Genealogical Society – labeling equipment to provide labels for more than 3,000 books in their research library.
- Wenatchee Area Genealogical Society – support of promotional events with genealogy-related themes in WAGS’ “Community Connections” program.
- Whitman County Genealogical Society – upgrade office equipment in their research library for safety and efficiency reasons.
The simple application is only ONE page and is available here, as well as additional guidance on the program. For more information, visit the Innovative Grant page on our website
For more information, contact Roxanne Lowe, Interim Chair, WSGS Recognition Committee, at Roxanne@thekeeffes.com.